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Prominent disability rights advocate Sir Robert Martin dies
2 May 2024A prominent disability rights advocate, Sir Robert Martin, has died. Alexia Black worked with Sir Robert as a meeting assistant during his time at the UN. Black spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
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Kiwi taps at Wellington man's back door
2 May 2024When Wellington resident Eugene Dementyev heard a tap at his back door, he thought it was a cat. He was shocked to see it was a kiwi, who had likely been roaming around his backyard for days… Audio
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Proposal to build 4-star hotel raises eyebrows in Whanganui
2 May 2024A council proposal to build a $55 million 4-star hotel and carpark is dividing opinion in Whanganui. Taranaki Whanganui reporter Robin Martin reports. Audio
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Indian spies caught in Australia
2 May 2024Indian spies were kicked out of Australia after being caught trying to steal secrets about sensitive defence projects and airport security, as well as classified information on Australia's trade… Audio
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Sports Chat for 2 May 2024
2 May 2024An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere. Audio
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Labour MP on Chinese spying allegations
The Minister responsible for the security services, Judith Collins, says she's now seeking further information, but has been advised the GCSB was made aware of the "potential targeting of several… Audio
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NZ academic 'shocked' over being targeted by China hackers
A New Zealand academic says she feels shocked, disappointed, and let down that the government never told her she was being targeted by China's APT-31 cyber-hackers, despite the FBI telling the… Audio
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Economists warn unemployment could hit five percent
The Council of Trade Unions is criticising the government's efforts to lower inflation, saying it is driving people into poverty. Economists say unemployment will hit five percent by the end of the… Audio
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Police search for two people after gun fired outside Hospital
The police have been searching overnight for two people after shots were fired outside Wellington Hospital, which put parts of it into lockdown last night. Reporter Lauren Crimp spoke to Corin dann. Audio
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Sports News for 2 May 2024
2 May 2024The Central Coast Mariners have won the A-League's Premer's Plate, denying the Wellington Phoenix their first ever trophy. The Mariners beat Adelaide 2-nil in the final game of the regular season last… Audio
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Phoenix miss out on A-League Premiers Plate
2 May 2024It's bad news for the Phoenix, with the Central Coast Mariners winning their game against Adelaide United. It means the Central Coast Mariners have won the league phase of the competition, taking home… Audio
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Enrolments in Te Pūkenga workplace learning plummet
2 May 2024Enrolments in Te Pūkenga's only profitable division, workplace learning, have plummeted. Education correspondent John Gerritsen spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
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Former PM Helen Clark on AUKUS Pillar Two
2 May 2024The Former Prime Minister Helen Clark is among critics who've been sounding the alarm about AUKUS for weeks. Clark spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
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High emotion mark first days of inquest into death of Gore toddler
High emotion and pointed accusations have marked the first three days of the inquest into the death of Gore three-year-old Lachlan Jones. Adam Burns reports. Audio
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Defence Force staff feared they might be stuck in Antarctica
2 May 2024Twelve Defence Force staff feared they might be stuck in Antarctica after a series of delays and aircraft breakdowns delayed their return home for more than a month in a rapidly closing window of… Audio
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Three-year old Canterbury girl has dialysis machines fail
2 May 2024A three-year old Canterbury girl who has home dialysis to stay alive had four machines fail in one week and there is no back up option in the entire South Island. Health Correspondent Rowan Quinn… Audio
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Julie Anne Genter apologises after incident in Parliament
2 May 2024Green MP Julie Anne Genter has apologised in Parliament after National accused her of intimidating and attacking one of its ministers in the House. The Green Party says Genter's actions were… Audio
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Foreign Minister Winston Peters on NZ joining AUKUS Pillar Two
2 May 2024RNZ has edited this audio to remove comments made by foreign minister Winston Peters regarding former Australian foreign minister Bob Carr.
The Foreign Affairs Minister is taking on opponents of New… Audio
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Sports News for 2 May 2024
2 May 2024The Phoenix have missed out on their first piece of A-League silverware after Central Coast won the final game of the regular season to pip Wellington in the race for the premiership. Audio
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New security scanning at Auckland Airport
2 May 2024The Airport Association says new security scanning technology at Auckland Airport will need a lot of staff training. NZ Airports Association chief executive Billie Moore spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
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Decision on joining AUKUS Pillar 2 a 'long way off': Peters
2 May 2024The Foreign Affairs Minister has sought to silence critics of New Zealand's possible involvement with the second pillar of the AUKUS military pact. Here's political reporter, Katie Scotcher. Audio
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Early Sports Chat for 2 May 2024
2 May 2024An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere. Audio